Dear all;
I am sorry I even brought up 'tree rats' (squirrels) and glad I
didn't mention 'rats with hooves' (white tail deer) or 'flying rats'
(Canadian Geese) which are all garden pests in this area.

Instead I got wondering as I was harvesting a few pounds of castor
bean seed. Can these be sprinkled around for voles and squirrels to
nibble on? They are too big for birds and I can't imagine any domestic
animals eating them. If they germinate (not likely here) they are
obvious and can be pulled out easily.

Could I just chuck a few down a vole run? Or might cats eat castor
bean dying voles and also be harmed? any experience?

Best Jim W.